Where the dispute should be heard
Jurisdiction may depend on an agreement between the parties, the defendant’s domicile, place of performance and special EU or international procedural rules.
Which law applies
The forum and the applicable substantive law are separate questions. Choice-of-law clauses, mandatory rules and conflict-of-laws rules should be assessed independently.
Evidence and service
Cross-border proceedings may require service abroad, translations, obtaining evidence in another state and coordination with local counsel.
Enforcement
Before proceedings begin, it is useful to identify where the counterparty’s assets are and how the judgment will be recognised and enforced.
Before seeking advice
Review the complete contract, not only its jurisdiction clause. Governing law, delivery, payment, notices and dispute-resolution provisions may all matter. Locate assets, identify the language of evidence and check for existing proceedings. A coordinated chronology helps avoid inconsistent positions in different countries.